COMPLAINT Synonyms

• persistent petty and unjustified criticism

• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

• a serious examination and judgment of something

• a written evaluation of a work of literature

• the feeling of being displeased and discontent

• (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

• a difference of opinion

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• withhold assent

• express opposition through action or words

• be of different opinions

• an excited state of agitation

• an angry disturbance

• a quarrel about petty points

• a rapid active commotion

• worry unnecessarily or excessively

• care for like a mother

• a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

• an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice

• a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action

• informal terms for objecting

• complain

• a loud low dull continuous noise

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

• to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

• make a low noise

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

• the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

• the speech act of objecting

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• (law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the court to rule on its impropriety or illegality

• (United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed

• a cry of sorrow and grief

• a formal and solemn declaration of objection

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

• utter words of protest

• express opposition through action or words

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly

• a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

• move with a whining sound

• talk in a tearful manner

• make a high-pitched, screeching noise

• complain whiningly

• an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

• an impetuous rush toward someone or something

• (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense

• the price charged for some article or service

• the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons

• attention and management implying responsibility for safety

• a special assignment that is given to a person or group

• a person committed to your care

• financial liabilities (such as a tax)

• (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• request for payment of a debt

• a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something

• an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence

• heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield

• a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time

• to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

• blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against

• demand payment

• move quickly and violently

• assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to

• file a formal charge against

• make an accusatory claim

• fill or load to capacity

• enter a certain amount as a charge

• cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution

• give over to another for care or safekeeping

• pay with a credit card; pay with plastic money; postpone payment by recording a purchase as a debt

• lie down on command, of hunting dogs

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

• place a heraldic bearing on

• provide (a device) with something necessary

• direct into a position for use

• impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to

• instruct (a jury) about the law, its application, and the weighing of evidence

• instruct or command with authority

• attribute responsibility to

• set or ask for a certain price

• cause formation of a net electrical charge in or on

• energize a battery by passing a current through it in the direction opposite to discharge

• saturate

• affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

• an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

• (`ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

• unfavorably or with disapproval

• with difficulty or inconvenience; scarcely or hardly

• resulting in suffering or adversity

• distressing

• indicating hostility or enmity

• presaging ill fortune